A cup of coffee - Oneshot

Oct 18, 2010 00:08

Title: A cup of coffee
Cast: YunJae
Length: Oneshot

Summary: Enjoying a cup of coffee

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A cup of coffee can be enjoyed alone, but, it would be less gloomy if accompanied.

Jaejoong, who enjoys coffee, spends most of his time in a cozy cafe. He has a favorite which he makes sure he drinks everyday. It was usual of him to enter and leave the cafe alone. He enjoys the aroma of his coffee alone, not knowing it would be more meaningful if he's with somebody.

Coffee has its variety and trying the others will gain one an experience.

Jaejoong thought that maybe he should try something else, something far from his usual. He ordered something else and tried to enjoy it. He didn't realize that the cafe was full before he ordered. He spotted a man with no company and thought maybe, just maybe, he'll let him sit with him.
"Excuse me. I'm sorry to trouble you, but, may I sit with you?"
"Sure"

In an experience, people learn new things. They mix their old experiences with the new and sometimes it is more effective like that.

Jaejoong learned that he, the guy he approached, was named Yunho. They started hanging out and call themselves coffee buddies. They both have the same favorite. Now, everything is ordered by 2's. They meet everyday in the cafe and whoever gets there first will be the one to order. This went on for months. Experiencing something they haven't experienced before - enjoying coffee with a friend.
"What took you so long, Yunho?"
"Sorry. Heavy traffic on the way here"

A cup of coffee can be creative with a hand of a barista. Coffee tastes sweeter in that way.

Yunho was the first to arrive this day. He ordered the usual but with a twist. But no one knows what it was. Just him and the barista. Jaejoong arrived minutes later and sat at their usual place. Yunho brought their coffee which he assumes that it will be the usual. But wonders why one cup was covered. Yunho handed him the covered one.
"Isn't this the usual?"
"Yes, it is"
"Then, why is it covered?"
"Maybe, something's in there"

Just like the coffee, you'll never know the perfect taste if you don't try it.

In that cup of coffee, a gentle statement was written - 'Be mine <3 Y'
Jaejoong was surprised and couldn't believe it, but, Yunho was there to help him. He understood and was secretly feeling the same way.
"I accept"
"Thank you"

A coffee can be hot or cold. Sometimes sweet...

They were affectionate and sweet. No day will pass without a date. Holding hands, romantic embraces and sometimes they'll end the day with goodnight kisses.

...sometimes neutral...

As their relationship grows, distance tagged along. They got busy with something else besides coffee and cinammon rolls. They had less time for each other but they still managed to talk once in a while.

...and sometimes bitter.

Of course the time will come that they'll realize something is wrong. They grew more distant and weren't able to talk. They said goodbye to holding hands, romantic embraces and goodnight kisses a long time ago. So, once again, Jaejoong invites Yunho for a cup of coffee.
"Hey, Yunho, can we talk? Meet me at the cafe tonight at 8"

Whether you like it or not, the hot coffee will eventually get cold. Time and fate naturally work like that.

Busy night and cold breeze. Jaejoong was at the cafe 5 minutes before 8. As expected, Yunho arrived at exactly 8. Yunho spotted Jaejoong at their usual table.
"What is it you wanted to talk about?"
"I haven't ordered, yet. Let's order first, then, I'll start"

Just like any masterpiece, making coffee requires time and concentration.

While waiting, they were able to refresh their faded memory of how each other looks like until the aroma of their coffee tickled their sensitive nose.
"So, Yunho, How are you?"
"I'm okay. How about you?"
"Same as you"
"Good to hear"

Taking time to memorize the taste of the coffee complements the sensation of its aroma it is giving.

They sip the forgotten taste of the coffee that was once their favorite. Quietly reminiscing the sweetness they shared. Probably sweeter than their cup of coffee. An exchange of gentle smiles and they talk again.
"It's been a long time, Jaejoong"
"Yes, it is. I have someone else now and I believe that you, too"
"Yes. You're right"
"Very well, then. We have no drama to deal with. And I have to go now"

Just like the hotness of the coffee, the aroma, too, can fade.

With one last sip of the now-least-favorite coffee, they both stood up, exchanged their last gentle smiles meant for each other.
And they bade farewell.
"Until we meet again"

A relationship that was clumsily started and was smoothly ended with just a simple cup of coffee.

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Sorry if it didn't turn out well.
This is my first time writing in this manner.

yunjae, oneshots, oneshot: a cup of coffee

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